The Philippines has launched its largest crayfish nursery in Candaba, Pampanga, through a three-way partnership involving Farm Fresh Early Catch Inc., Taiwan’s Da Shin Biotech Ltd. and the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR). The facility is set to mass-produce the high-value Australian Redclaw crayfish, positioning the country as a stronger player in global aquaculture. The 1,280-square-meter nursery contains 16 tanks capable of producing 48,000 fry every two weeks. It also features water-recycling systems designed to lower the industry’s environmental footprint by reducing wastewater and conserving freshwater.

Campos, O. V. (2025, November 22). Largest PH crayfish nursery opens in Pampanga. Manila Standard, p. B3.